Aging sucks...

[Luke]

"you know you're over the hill, when your mind makes a promise that your body can't fill" Lowell George, Little Feat Ole Folks Boogie

[kepp]

I'm 41 and am an avid runner (20 - 30 miles a week). I've been lucky/blessed to not have serious injuries like you have. It definitely does take much longer for me to recover. If I were you, I would try yoga. Increasing your flexibility and strengthening your core can make a HUGE difference. Also, the meditation aspect of some forms of yoga could likely help with depression symptoms.

[luv]

Roller derby is teaching me a few things about that. I used to skate all the time as a kid. I competed in art skating and speed skating. Granted I'm much bigger now than I was then, but I'm finding that falling hurts worse than it used to. I wear knee pads, elbow pads, etc. when playing, but I always seem to land right on my tailbone when I fall. Right when it feels better, I do it again. I live with the pain, but it makes me wonder if my love for the sport is worth the constant pain sometimes. I have a history of back problems, so I tend to be super careful about stuff like that. I'm 36 competing with and against ladies that average being about 5-10 years younger than me.

[Mr. Laz]

suddenly just failing apart

eyes went from 20/20 to needing reading glasses
blood pressure is now a concern
memory complete shit
Arthritis this early?


yea, getting old sucks

[tooge]

I don't mind getting old. See, as I get older, I get, for the most part, smarter. I don't dive for balls in the outfield as much, I don't pull a hammy strying to stretch a triple, etc., and I get overly drunk and act like an idiot on only rare occasions. As such, I don't really feel any different.

[MahiMike]

Thanks for the thread. I was gonna start one for fitness over 50.

I've always been extremely active. Get up early on Saturday to do yard work, followed by round of golf, cookout w/beers,etc.

I'm 53 in September and my body just never feels right. I work out every other day. Different than I used to. I do my DailyBurn.com videos for 15 mins per day. But no matter how much I exercise, I never seem to 'catch up'. I'm always sore/stiff.

I'm trying to stay in shape to play golf w/my 15 y/o son. I did have rotator cuff surgery 7 mos ago. That set my whole body back big time. But I can still do 10 chinups, curl 25 lb weights, etc. Just always sore, tired.

Anybody over 50 w/any ideas? Any secret supplements to ease the pain?

[sd4chiefs]

I just turned 60 last month and I have been able to keep in good shape with no health problems. My greatest fear is getting dementia like my Father did.

[Ugly Duck]

Originally Posted by sd4chiefs

I just turned 60 last month and I have been able to keep in good shape with no health problems. My greatest fear is getting dementia like my Father did.

If thats all you have to worry about at 60.... you've done OK! I'll be 60 on the 1st of June, but I'm optimistic in spite of all the problems. Took the ChiefsPlanet Weight Loss Challenge & dropped 40 lbs down to 180. That helps, but does not cure degenerative disc disease or multilevel bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis.

Anyway, here's my learned advice to those Planeteers concerned about aging.... If you don't NEED erectile dysfunction drugs - don't take them! Seriously - you could break something. During a doctor visit I falsely told her that I have problems maintaining an erection. I saw those commercials on TV & figured that if they can turn an impotent man into a stud, they'd turn me into SuperPenis. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened.

First there's the shock.... OMG!! OMG!! WTF IS that thing! It looks angry!! Then when the wife sees it.... "OMG!! OMG!! Its looking right at me! Its after me! AHHHH!!!!"

Sounds like fun sporting a third leg? It ain't. Blew up so big it popped a vessel & I came blood. Almost had to go to the ER. Don't mess with the stuff if you don't have an ED problem... you might break your toy.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Ugly Duck

If thats all you have to worry about at 60.... you've done OK! I'll be 60 on the 1st of June, but I'm optimistic in spite of all the problems. Took the ChiefsPlanet Weight Loss Challenge & dropped 40 lbs down to 180. That helps, but does not cure degenerative disc disease or multilevel bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis.

Anyway, here's my learned advice to those Planeteers concerned about aging.... If you don't NEED erectile dysfunction drugs - don't take them! Seriously - you could break something. During a doctor visit I falsely told her that I have problems maintaining an erection. I saw those commercials on TV & figured that if they can turn an impotent man into a stud, they'd turn me into SuperPenis. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened.

First there's the shock.... OMG!! OMG!! WTF IS that thing! It looks angry!! Then when the wife sees it.... "OMG!! OMG!! Its looking right at me! Its after me! AHHHH!!!!"

Sounds like fun sporting a third leg? It ain't. Blew up so big it popped a vessel & I came blood. Almost had to go to the ER. Don't mess with the stuff if you don't have an ED problem... you might break your toy.

[Ugly Duck]

Originally Posted by Lzen

I am serious. Stuff was called Levitra.... It may put an impotent guy back in the saddle again, but it'll take a normal guy places he may not wanna go. Beware!

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by MahiMike

Thanks for the thread. I was gonna start one for fitness over 50.

I've always been extremely active. Get up early on Saturday to do yard work, followed by round of golf, cookout w/beers,etc.

I'm 53 in September and my body just never feels right. I work out every other day. Different than I used to. I do my DailyBurn.com videos for 15 mins per day. But no matter how much I exercise, I never seem to 'catch up'. I'm always sore/stiff.

I'm trying to stay in shape to play golf w/my 15 y/o son. I did have rotator cuff surgery 7 mos ago. That set my whole body back big time. But I can still do 10 chinups, curl 25 lb weights, etc. Just always sore, tired.

Anybody over 50 w/any ideas? Any secret supplements to ease the pain?

HGH if you've got the $$. All the movie stars do it. It's pretty much a miracle drug with no side effects if you're over 40.

[MahiMike]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

HGH if you've got the $$. All the movie stars do it. It's pretty much a miracle drug with no side effects if you're over 40.

Yeah, thought about it. Tried testosterone and B12 shots. Helped a bit but not cheap. Looked into the anti-aging outfits around here. They insert a little seed in your ass with a slow release of all the stuff you need. But at $400/mo. I'll pass.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by MahiMike

Yeah, thought about it. Tried testosterone and B12 shots. Helped a bit but not cheap. Looked into the anti-aging outfits around here. They insert a little seed in your ass with a slow release of all the stuff you need. But at $400/mo. I'll pass.

Testosterone has a lot of side effects - shrinking balls, road rage, potential for gyno when you go off it (man-boobs, fat in other female places). But if you stick to low does and take HCG with it I guess it's manageable.

From my understanding, most insurance will cover testosterone replacement therapy if your free testosterone is below 300. Although maybe it's a different standard for over 50.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

HGH if you've got the $$. All the movie stars do it. It's pretty much a miracle drug with no side effects if you're over 40.

price is just stupid

12k a year if you get it from a normal clinic etc
2k a year if you just buy the HGH from a pharmacy company

of course buying it directly from a pharmacy in China is sketchy.

complete ripoff


everyone should consider HGH after the age of 50.

Acceleration of any cancer cells is the biggest issue. imo.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

price is just stupid

12k a year if you get it from a normal clinic etc
2k a year if you just buy the HGH from a pharmacy company

What's the dosage on that? How many IUs per week?